2008 MLB Transactions - July 28

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Clint Sammons - C - Braves</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Braves recalled catcher Clint Sammons from Triple-A Richmond.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Sammons will back up Corky Miller until Brian McCann is over his concussion. He'll probably return to the minors before the end of the week.
Jul. 28 - 4:44 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Jeff Bennett - RP - Braves</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Braves activated RHP Jeff Bennett from the 15-day disabled list.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Bennett missed three weeks with a subluxed left shoulder. He'll rejoin the pen and pitch in middle relief.
Jul. 28 - 4:45 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Charlie Morton - SP - Braves</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Braves recalled RHP Charlie Morton from Triple-A Richmond. </TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>It's no surprise to see Morton right back in the majors, but it figured to happen because of a Mike Hampton injury. He'll start tonight after Jo-Jo Reyes was used in relief on Sunday and probably remain in the rotation until Tim Hudson gets back. He was 2-3 with a 6.00 ERA before being sent down.
Jul. 28 - 4:47 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Jo-Jo Reyes - SP - Braves</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Braves optioned LHP Jo-Jo Reyes to Triple-A Richmond.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The Braves' desire for fresh arms will cost Reyes his rotation spot for at least 10 days. He had lost five straight starts, so he wasn't exactly making a strong case to stick around anyway. Still, the Braves will probably want him starting every five days in September.
Jul. 28 - 4:48 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Tim Hudson - SP - Braves</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Braves placed RHP Tim Hudson on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow tightness.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>All indications were that Hudson was going to start Tuesday, and maybe he would have if the Braves were still in the race. Putting him on the disabled list might be an admssion by the team that the Braves are out of it.
Jul. 28 - 4:49 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Chipper Jones - 3B - Braves</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Braves placed third baseman Chipper Jones on the 15-day disabled list a strained left hamstring.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Tim Hudson is joining him. By placing both on the disabled list, the Braves could be waving the white flag on their season, making a Mark Teixeira trade more likely. Omar Infante and Martin Prado will fill in at third base for the next couple of weeks.
Jul. 28 - 4:51 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Radhames Liz - SP - Orioles</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Orioles optioned RHP Radhames Liz to Triple-A Norfolk.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Liz went 4-3 in 10 starts with the Orioles, but his record masks a 7.47 ERA and 33/32 K/BB ratio that both showed he wasn't ready for success in the majors yet. The 25-year-old should be back in September, if not earlier.
Jul. 28 - 8:57 a.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Jamie Walker - RP - Orioles</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Orioles activated LHP Jamie Walker from the 15-day disabled list.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Walker missed a month with left elbow inflammation and returns after a brief minor league rehab assignment that saw him allow three runs in two innings.
Jul. 28 - 8:58 a.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Ryan Speier - RP - Rockies</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Rockies optioned RHP Ryan Speier to Triple-A Colorado Springs. </TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Speier has allowed six runs in 8 1/3 innings of relief since getting called up earlier this month. He's not the worst pitcher in the bullpen, but he has options and the Rockies needed a spot.
Jul. 28 - 3:55 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Valerio De Los Santos - RP - Rockies</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Rockies purchased the contract of LHP Valerio De Los Santos from Triple-A Colorado Springs.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>With the Rockies expecting Jeff Francis back this week, De Los Santos will make a spot start against the Pirates on Monday night. The 35-year-old is 3-5 with a 4.92 ERA in 17 games at Triple-A.
Jul. 28 - 3:58 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Rick VandenHurk - SP - Marlins</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Marlins optioned RHP Rick VandenHurk to Triple-A Albuquerque.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Vandenhurk struggled Sunday against the Cubs, allowing five runs in 3 2/3 innings. He'll be replaced in the rotation by Anibal Sanchez, who's scheduled to return from Tommy John surgery to start Thursday.
Jul. 28 - 8:55 a.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Adam Eaton - SP - Phillies</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Phillies optioned RHP Adam Eaton to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The worst starter in the majors last year, Eaton actually got off to a solid start. He posted an 11.93 ERA in July, though, and had been moved to the bullpen following the acquisition of Joe Blanton. The team is expected to call up J.A. Happ Tuesday to pitch out of the bullpen.
Jul. 28 - 12:29 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Aaron Hill - 2B - Blue Jays</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Blue Jays transferred infielder Aaron Hill from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Hill has been out since May 30, so he'd have been at 60 days on Tuesday, anyway, and it's possible he could miss the rest of the year. The move makes room on the roster for Scott Richmond.
Jul. 28 - 1:39 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Brian Tallet - RP - Blue Jays</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Blue Jays placed LHP Brian Tallet on the 15-day disabled list with a non-displaced spiral fracture of his small right toe.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Tallet was in the middle of his third straight solid season in the Blue Jays' bullpen, tossing 38 2/3 innings with a 3.03 ERA and 34/15 K/BB ratio.
Jul. 28 - 12:03 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Scott Richmond - SP - Blue Jays</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Blue Jays purchased the contract of RHP Scott Richmond from Triple-A Syracuse.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Undrafted out of college, Richmond spent three years in the independent Northern League before signing a minor league deal with the Blue Jays this season. He posted a 4.29 ERA and 115/36 K/BB ratio in 121 2/3 innings spread over 21 starts between Double-A and Triple-A, and is expected to get a spot start Wednesday against the Rays. Richmond had been scheduled to pitch for Team Canada in the Olympics, but will no longer be headed to China.
Jul. 28 - 12:09 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Runelvys Hernandez - SP - Astros</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Astros optioned RHP Runelvys Hernandez to Triple-A Round Rock.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Hernandez went 0-3 with an 8.38 ERA in his four starts for Houston.
Jul. 28 - 6:42 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Roy Oswalt - SP - Astros</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Astros activated RHP Roy Oswalt from the 15-day disabled list.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Oswalt makes his return versus his favorite team to pitch against, the Reds. He's 19-1 with a 2.46 ERA lifetime versus Cincinnati.
Jul. 28 - 6:43 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Gary Glover - RP - Rays</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Rays designated RHP Gary Glover for assignment.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>This is what would have happened when Troy Percival was activated, but the Rays used a minor injury as an excuse to stash him on the DL for an extra eight days. Glover had a 5.82 ERA before going on the DL.
Jul. 28 - 7:02 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>